Johnny Cash
GVLLOW Lyrics

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Ri-Ridin all black bitch im Johnny Cash
Ring of fire, Burn it down, When I strike the match
Blade hot
Bodies drop
Fuck with a scumbag
Gvllow gunnin for the bag

Ri-Ridin all black bitch im Johnny Cash

Ring of fire, Burn it down, When I strike the match
Blade hot
Bodies drop
Fuck with a scumbag
Gvllow gunnin for the bag

Ride around when I get tha bag
Im ridin all black Johnny Cash
Fuck with me I'm a scumbag...

Flame from my hand cocked back hammers locked
Fuckin with the black cat bats from the fog
Gvllow ridin drop tops, stopped at a red light
Red dots
Middle fingers up to tha cops

Ridin all black like I'm Johnny Cash
Bitch im Darby Crash aint no comin back
Middle fingers up when I get tha bag
FUCK LIFE GVLLOW BURNIN TO A PILE OF ASH

Ri-Ridin all black bitch im Johnny Cash
Ring of fire, Burn it down, When I strike the match
Blade hot
Bodies drop
Fuck with a scumbag
Gvllow gunnin for the bag

Ri-Ridin all black bitch im Johnny Cash
Ring of fire, Burn it down, When I strike the match
Blade hot
Bodies drop

Fuck with a scumbag
Gvllow gunnin for the bag...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to GVLLOW's song "Johnny Cash" are a combination of confidence, violence, and lawlessness. "Ri-Ridin all black bitch I'm Johnny Cash" is the repeated line that sets the tone for the entire song. GVLLOW is channeling the spirit of Johnny Cash, a legendary country musician, and outlaw. To burn it down and strike the match, which appears in the next line, invokes a sense of destruction and rebellion. GVLLOW uses a blade, and bodies drop when he fights scumbags. He implies that he is not a man to be trifled with, and he is after the bag, which represents money.

GVLLOW continues to assert his dominance by stating that he will ride around when he gets the bag. This statement solidifies the fact that it's all about the money and asserting power. "Flame from my hand cocked back hammers locked" is another violent metaphor that highlights the singer's willingness to do what it takes to achieve his goals. Riding in a drop-top and flaunting red dots is his way of showing that he is not afraid to take risks and confront authority. The rest of the lyrics maintain the same level of aggression and confidence. "FUCK LIFE GVLLOW BURNIN TO A PILE OF ASH" is a fierce declaration that he will live life on his terms, even if it means self-destruction.

Line by Line Meaning

Ri-Ridin all black bitch im Johnny Cash
I am wearing all black attire while riding around, similar to Johnny Cash's iconic style.

Ring of fire, Burn it down, When I strike the match
Once I light the match, everything will ignite into flames and be destroyed, akin to the Ring of Fire song that Johnny Cash made famous.

Blade hot
My weapon is hot and ready to use.

Bodies drop
People are dying and falling down because of the violence that I am involved in.

Fuck with a scumbag
If you mess with me, you are dealing with a lowlife individual.

Gvllow gunnin for the bag
I am determined to acquire a large sum of money, and I am willing to use violent means to obtain it.

Flame from my hand cocked back hammers locked
I am prepared to attack with my weapon, and the flames from my hand symbolize my dominance and control over the situation.

Fuckin with the black cat bats from the fog
I am causing fear and chaos with my gang, known as the black cat bats, who appear out of the mist to surprise and intimidate our enemies.

Gvllow ridin drop tops, stopped at a red light
I am riding in luxury convertibles, but even when stopped at a red light, I am still alert and ready to react to any threats or opportunities.

Red dots
I am aiming my firearm at potential targets, represented by the red dots in my sights.

Middle fingers up to tha cops
I have no respect for law enforcement and show my defiance by flipping them off.

Bitch im Darby Crash aint no comin back
I identify with the late punk musician Darby Crash, who died young and is seen as a tragic figure. I am living life recklessly with no regard for my own mortality.

FUCK LIFE GVLLOW BURNIN TO A PILE OF ASH
I am so disillusioned with life that I am ready to burn it all down and turn into ashes, represented by my stage name Gvllow.

Writer(s): Josh Eaton

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